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1Mitch Moreland, TEX, 1B41
2James Loney, TB, 1B33
3Francisco Liriano, PIT, SP27
4Scott Kazmir, CLE, SP26
5Ubaldo Jimenez, CLE, SP22
6Gerardo Parra, ARI, RF17
7Scott Feldman, CHC, SP15
8Chris Tillman, BAL, SP14
9Kenley Jansen, LAD, RP14
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2Jake Westbrook, STL, SP-16
3Justin Grimm, TEX, SP-15
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5Josh Beckett, LAD, SP-13
6Travis Hafner, NYY, DH-12
7Dan Straily, OAK, SP-12
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Yankees sign Josh Bell to minor-league deal
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
(5:30 pm ET) The Yankees have signed third baseman Josh Bell to a minor-league deal, CLNS Radio reports. He went 0 for 2 with two walks in his first game with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The White Sox released Bell on May 7 after he hit .273/.310/.345 in 58 plate appearances with Triple-A Charlotte. He owns a .195/.223/.265 line in 282 major-league plate appearances in his career.


Nationals tab Zach Duke for Monday
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(5:29 pm ET) Nationals pitcher Zach Duke will make the jump from the bullpen to the rotation Monday against the Giants, to take Ross Detwiler's place in the rotation or at least one turn. The team announced the move Saturday. 

Duke has an 8.40 ERA in 15 innings out of the bullpen this season, and has not started since 2011, when he had a 5.47 ERA in nine starts for the Diamondbacks. 


Michael Bourn has two steals
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(5:23 pm ET) Indians outfielder Michael Bourn went 2 for 5 Saturday during a win over the Mariners. He stole second and third to increase his total to five.

Bourn, who is batting .311, had two singles with an RBI. The leadoff hitter has three RBI in 74 at-bats and is 5 for 10 the past two games.


Asdrubal Cabrera with three-hit game
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(5:19 pm ET) Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera had three hits Saturday in a win over the Mariners. Cabrera, who's batting .245, went 3 for 5 as the No. 3 hitter, including a double and run scored.

Cabrera has 12 doubles and 19 RBI, but 36 strikeouts.

Mark Reynolds drives in winning run
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(5:15 pm ET) Indians third baseman Mark Reynolds hit his 12th home run of the season Saturday during a win over the Mariners. Reynolds homered in the fifth inning off former teammate Joe Saunders.

Reynolds went 2 for 5 with three RBI. He had an RBI single in the first inning and another on a fielder's choice in the ninth to give the Indians the walk-off win.

Reynolds, batting .268, had been slumping a bit but has 12 homers and 37 RBI this season.

Giancarlo Stanton may start jogging soon
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(5:13 pm ET) Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring, could begin jogging next week, according to manager Mike Redmond.

Stanton has been limited to aquatic workouts since the injury. He has been sidelined with a strained hamstring since April 29. He hit .227 with three homers and nine RBI before the injury. The team has not issued a timetable for his return.

Joba Chamberlain feeling good, nearing rehab assignment
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
(5:12 pm ET) Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain is nearing a rehab assignment after throwing a long-toss session Saturday, MLB.com reports.

"Everything's good," Chamberlain told MLB.com. "I'm just getting everything around it strong so we can get it done with and not let it linger. I'll continue to play long toss, throw a bullpen and get back going on rehab.

"To take a few extra days isn't the worst thing in the world," he said.

Chamberlain has a 3.86 ERA in 9 1/3 innings.


John Lannan completes bullpen session
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(5:09 pm ET) Phillies starting pitcher John Lannan, on the 15-day disabled list with a strained quadriceps tendon, completed a bullpen session at the team's spring training complex. Lannan is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Monday, according to Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. 

Mitchell Boggs on his way back
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(5:07 pm ET) Cardinals reliever Mitchell Boggs, who lost his closer's job and was sent to Triple-A to work on his mechanics, is set to be recalled Sunday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The Cardinals are planning to place Jaime Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder strain.

Boggs has a 5.06 ERA for Triple-A Memphis in 5 1/3 innings, with five walks and four strikeouts. He had a 12.66 ERA in 10 2/3 innings in the majors before his demotion. 


Ian Kinsler remains out with bruised ribs
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
(5:06 pm ET) Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler is out the lineup again Saturday with bruised ribs, Fox Sports Southwest reports. Kinsler injured his ribs Thursday against the Tigers and was also held out of Friday.

Hitting .302/.369/.500 with seven home runs and three stolen bases, Kinsler can be considered day-to-day.


 
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